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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.19, 383.65 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.19, 383.65 and 174.78 is: 261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.19 : 383.65 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.19/383.65 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.19x = 383.65 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.19x = 67,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,053.91/256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.74

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