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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.83, 354.26 and 178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.83, 354.26 and 178.11 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.83 : 354.26 = 178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.83/354.26 = 178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.83x = 354.26 × 178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.83x = 63,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,097.69/256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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