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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.31, 382.80 and 174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.31, 382.80 and 174.19 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.31 : 382.80 = 174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.31/382.80 = 174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.31x = 382.80 × 174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.31x = 66,679.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,679.93/255.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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