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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.01, 382.39 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.01, 382.39 and 173.37 is: 260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.01 : 382.39 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.01/382.39 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.01x = 382.39 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.01x = 66,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,294.95/254.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.99

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