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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.77, 354.43 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.77, 354.43 and 173.85 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.77 : 354.43 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.77/354.43 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.77x = 354.43 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.77x = 61,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,615.57/256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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