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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.95, 354.45 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.95, 354.45 and 174.02 is: 240.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.95 : 354.45 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.95/354.45 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.95x = 354.45 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.95x = 61,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,682.71/256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.06

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