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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 383.80 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 383.80 and 174.72 is: 261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 383.80 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/383.80 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 383.80 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 67,057.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,057.54/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.74

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