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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 353.16 and 178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 353.16 and 178.68 is: 246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 353.16 = 178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/353.16 = 178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 353.16 × 178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 63,102.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,102.63/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.07

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