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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.99, 354.68 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.99, 354.68 and 174.29 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.99 : 354.68 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.99/354.68 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.99x = 354.68 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.99x = 61,815.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,815.19/256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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