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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 384.30 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 384.30 and 174.84 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 384.30 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/384.30 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 384.30 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 67,191.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,191.01/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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