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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.45, 354.14 and 173.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.45, 354.14 and 173.87 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.45 : 354.14 = 173.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.45/354.14 = 173.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.45x = 354.14 × 173.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.45x = 61,574.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,574.32/256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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