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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.17, 382.95 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.17, 382.95 and 174.11 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.17 : 382.95 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.17/382.95 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.17x = 382.95 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.17x = 66,673.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,673.51/255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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