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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 380.79 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 380.79 and 172.80 is: 258.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 380.79 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/380.79 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 380.79 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 65,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,800.51/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.99

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