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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 353.83 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 353.83 and 179.01 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 353.83 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/353.83 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 353.83 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 63,339.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,339.11/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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