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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.70, 385.30 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.70, 385.30 and 174.18 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.70 : 385.30 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.70/385.30 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.70x = 385.30 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.70x = 67,111.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,111.55/256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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