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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.45, 383.17 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.45, 383.17 and 174.09 is: 261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.45 : 383.17 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.45/383.17 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.45x = 383.17 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.45x = 66,706.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,706.07/255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.13

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