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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 354.36 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 354.36 and 174.09 is: 240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 354.36 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/354.36 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 354.36 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 61,690.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,690.53/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.28

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