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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.52, 382.92 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.52, 382.92 and 174.40 is: 261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.52 : 382.92 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.52/382.92 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.52x = 382.92 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.52x = 66,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,781.25/255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.35

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