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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.74, 383.40 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.74, 383.40 and 174.74 is: 261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.74 : 383.40 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.74/383.40 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.74x = 383.40 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.74x = 66,995.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,995.32/255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.97

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