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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.49, 384.36 and 174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.49, 384.36 and 174.68 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.49 : 384.36 = 174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.49/384.36 = 174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.49x = 384.36 × 174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.49x = 67,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,140.66/256.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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