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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.58, 383.60 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.58, 383.60 and 174.48 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.58 : 383.60 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.58/383.60 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.58x = 383.60 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.58x = 66,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,930.90/255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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