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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.99, 353.98 and 183.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.99, 353.98 and 183.17 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.99 : 353.98 = 183.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.99/353.98 = 183.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.99x = 353.98 × 183.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.99x = 64,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,838.52/256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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