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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 353.87 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 353.87 and 173.44 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 353.87 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/353.87 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 353.87 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 61,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,375.44/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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