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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.74, 384.95 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.74, 384.95 and 174.57 is: 261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.74 : 384.95 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.74/384.95 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.74x = 384.95 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.74x = 67,199.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,199.85/256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.74

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