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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 380.72 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 380.72 and 173.26 is: 259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 380.72 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/380.72 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 380.72 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 65,962.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,962.68/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.43

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