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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.46, 382.98 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.46, 382.98 and 174.46 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.46 : 382.98 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.46/382.98 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.46x = 382.98 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.46x = 66,814.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,814.69/255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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