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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.88, 354.58 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.88, 354.58 and 174.26 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.88 : 354.58 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.88/354.58 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.88x = 354.58 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.88x = 61,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,789.11/256.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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