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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.90, 383.79 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.90, 383.79 and 174.72 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.90 : 383.79 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.90/383.79 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.90x = 383.79 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.90x = 67,055.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,055.79/255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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