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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.24, 382.46 and 174.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.24, 382.46 and 174.05 is: 260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.24 : 382.46 = 174.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.24/382.46 = 174.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.24x = 382.46 × 174.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.24x = 66,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,564.38/255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.79

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