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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 353.72 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 353.72 and 173.48 is: 239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 353.72 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/353.72 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 353.72 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 61,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,364.45/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.22

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