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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 353.77 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 353.77 and 173.41 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 353.77 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/353.77 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 353.77 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 61,345.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,345.94/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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