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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 381.55 and 172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 381.55 and 172.06 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 381.55 = 172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/381.55 = 172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 381.55 × 172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 65,649.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,649.49/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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