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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.94, 354.45 and 174.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.94, 354.45 and 174.07 is: 240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.94 : 354.45 = 174.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.94/354.45 = 174.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.94x = 354.45 × 174.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.94x = 61,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,698.24/256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.13

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