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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.60, 354.30 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.60, 354.30 and 179.08 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.60 : 354.30 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.60/354.30 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.60x = 354.30 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.60x = 63,448.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,448.04/256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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