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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254, 380.88 and 173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254, 380.88 and 173.12 is: 259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254 : 380.88 = 173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254/380.88 = 173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254x = 380.88 × 173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254x = 65,937.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,937.95/254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.60

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