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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 353.46 and 182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 353.46 and 182.71 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 353.46 = 182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/353.46 = 182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 353.46 × 182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 64,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,580.68/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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