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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.95, 383.93 and 174.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.95, 383.93 and 174.59 is: 261.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.95 : 383.93 = 174.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.95/383.93 = 174.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.95x = 383.93 × 174.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.95x = 67,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,030.34/255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.89

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