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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.31, 382.98 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.31, 382.98 and 174.22 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.31 : 382.98 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.31/382.98 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.31x = 382.98 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.31x = 66,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,722.78/255.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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