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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.93, 354.12 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.93, 354.12 and 173.98 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.93 : 354.12 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.93/354.12 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.93x = 354.12 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.93x = 61,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,609.80/256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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