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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.59, 353.58 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.59, 353.58 and 178.83 is: 246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.59 : 353.58 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.59/353.58 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.59x = 353.58 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.59x = 63,230.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,230.71/256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.43

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