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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.62, 383.56 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.62, 383.56 and 174.52 is: 261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.62 : 383.56 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.62/383.56 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.62x = 383.56 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.62x = 66,938.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,938.89/255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.87

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