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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 354.24 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 354.24 and 173.76 is: 239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 354.24 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/354.24 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 354.24 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 61,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,552.74/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.69

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