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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.70, 354.17 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.70, 354.17 and 173.68 is: 239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.70 : 354.17 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.70/354.17 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.70x = 354.17 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.70x = 61,511.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,511.79/256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.62

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