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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.69, 354.30 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.69, 354.30 and 173.78 is: 239.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.69 : 354.30 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.69/354.30 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.69x = 354.30 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.69x = 61,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,569.65/256.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.86

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