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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.57, 354.09 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.57, 354.09 and 173.85 is: 239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.57 : 354.09 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.57/354.09 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.57x = 354.09 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.57x = 61,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,556.89/256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.92

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