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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 354.08 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 354.08 and 173.84 is: 239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 354.08 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/354.08 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 354.08 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 61,553.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,553.27/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.69

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