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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.71, 354.07 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.71, 354.07 and 173.69 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.71 : 354.07 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.71/354.07 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.71x = 354.07 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.71x = 61,498.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,498.42/256.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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