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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 381.30 and 173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 381.30 and 173.62 is: 260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 381.30 = 173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/381.30 = 173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 381.30 × 173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 66,201.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,201.31/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.37

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