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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.73, 384.89 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.73, 384.89 and 175.32 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.73 : 384.89 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.73/384.89 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.73x = 384.89 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.73x = 67,478.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,478.04/256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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