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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.62, 382.37 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.62, 382.37 and 174.29 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.62 : 382.37 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.62/382.37 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.62x = 382.37 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.62x = 66,641.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,641.79/255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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