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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.75, 353.89 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.75, 353.89 and 173.82 is: 239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.75 : 353.89 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.75/353.89 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.75x = 353.89 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.75x = 61,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,513.16/256.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.58

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