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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 383.68 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 383.68 and 174.84 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 383.68 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/383.68 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 383.68 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 67,082.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,082.61/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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