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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.30, 259.56 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.30, 259.56 and 171.26 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.30 : 259.56 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.30/259.56 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.30x = 259.56 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.30x = 44,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,452.25/174.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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