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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.96, 382.62 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.96, 382.62 and 174.32 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.96 : 382.62 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.96/382.62 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.96x = 382.62 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.96x = 66,698.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,698.32/254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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