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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 383.22 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 383.22 and 174.28 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 383.22 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/383.22 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 383.22 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 66,787.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,787.58/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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