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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 382.19 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 382.19 and 174.08 is: 260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 382.19 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/382.19 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 382.19 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 66,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,528.85/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.41

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