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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 354.48 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 354.48 and 179.36 is: 247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 354.48 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/354.48 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 354.48 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 63,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,579.53/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.43

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