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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 354.72 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 354.72 and 179.20 is: 247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 354.72 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/354.72 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 354.72 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 63,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,565.82/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.38

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