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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.42, 384.27 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.42, 384.27 and 174.10 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.42 : 384.27 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.42/384.27 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.42x = 384.27 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.42x = 66,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,901.41/256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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