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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.20, 380.52 and 172.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.20, 380.52 and 172.81 is: 258.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.20 : 380.52 = 172.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.20/380.52 = 172.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.20x = 380.52 × 172.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.20x = 65,757.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,757.66/254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.68

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