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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.28, 382.68 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.28, 382.68 and 174.32 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.28 : 382.68 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.28/382.68 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.28x = 382.68 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.28x = 66,708.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,708.78/255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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