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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.73, 353.84 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.73, 353.84 and 173.79 is: 239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.73 : 353.84 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.73/353.84 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.73x = 353.84 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.73x = 61,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,492.98/256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.53

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