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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.68, 384.57 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.68, 384.57 and 175.23 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.68 : 384.57 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.68/384.57 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.68x = 384.57 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.68x = 67,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,388.20/256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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