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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 380.84 and 172.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 380.84 and 172.89 is: 258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 380.84 = 172.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/380.84 = 172.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 380.84 × 172.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 65,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,842.56/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.92

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