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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 354.28 and 174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 354.28 and 174.08 is: 240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 354.28 = 174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/354.28 = 174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 354.28 × 174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 61,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,673.06/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.01

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