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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.65, 383.33 and 174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.65, 383.33 and 174.59 is: 261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.65 : 383.33 = 174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.65/383.33 = 174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.65x = 383.33 × 174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.65x = 66,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,922.80/255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.78

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