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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.76, 382.96 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.76, 382.96 and 174.76 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.76 : 382.96 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.76/382.96 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.76x = 382.96 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.76x = 66,926.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,926.09/255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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