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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 354.57 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 354.57 and 174.18 is: 240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 354.57 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/354.57 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 354.57 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 61,759.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,759.00/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.55

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