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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.51, 353.66 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.51, 353.66 and 173.49 is: 239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.51 : 353.66 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.51/353.66 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.51x = 353.66 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.51x = 61,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,356.47/256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.20

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