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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.59, 384.62 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.59, 384.62 and 175.46 is: 263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.59 : 384.62 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.59/384.62 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.59x = 384.62 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.59x = 67,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,482.62/256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.00

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