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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.23, 383.33 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.23, 383.33 and 174.83 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.23 : 383.33 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.23/383.33 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.23x = 383.33 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.23x = 67,016.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,016.10/256.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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