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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.93, 354.68 and 178.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.93, 354.68 and 178.51 is: 246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.93 : 354.68 = 178.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.93/354.68 = 178.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.93x = 354.68 × 178.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.93x = 63,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,315.04/256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.43

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