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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.72, 354.36 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.72, 354.36 and 173.92 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.72 : 354.36 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.72/354.36 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.72x = 354.36 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.72x = 61,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,630.29/256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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