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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 354.02 and 173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 354.02 and 173.91 is: 239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 354.02 = 173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/354.02 = 173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 354.02 × 173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 61,566.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,566.75/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.97

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