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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 384 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 384 and 174.83 is: 261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 384 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/384 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 384 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 67,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,134.72/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.87

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