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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.76, 354.35 and 174.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.76, 354.35 and 174.05 is: 240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.76 : 354.35 = 174.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.76/354.35 = 174.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.76x = 354.35 × 174.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.76x = 61,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,671.98/256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.20

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