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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 354.48 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 354.48 and 174 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 354.48 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/354.48 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 354.48 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 61,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,679.52/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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