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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 384.71 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 384.71 and 175.55 is: 263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 384.71 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/384.71 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 384.71 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 67,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,533.04/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.04

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