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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 354.39 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 354.39 and 179.30 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 354.39 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/354.39 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 354.39 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 63,542.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,542.13/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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