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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.40, 353.96 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.40, 353.96 and 173.44 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.40 : 353.96 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.40/353.96 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.40x = 353.96 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.40x = 61,390.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,390.82/256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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