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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 385.32 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 385.32 and 174.72 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 385.32 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/385.32 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 385.32 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 67,323.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,323.11/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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