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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 354.11 and 177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 354.11 and 177.74 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 354.11 = 177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/354.11 = 177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 354.11 × 177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 62,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,939.51/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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