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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 353.97 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 353.97 and 173.88 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 353.97 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/353.97 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 353.97 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 61,548.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,548.30/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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