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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 384.60 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 384.60 and 175.20 is: 262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 384.60 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/384.60 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 384.60 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 67,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,381.92/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.39

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