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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 381.46 and 173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 381.46 and 173.33 is: 259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 381.46 = 173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/381.46 = 173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 381.46 × 173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 66,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,118.46/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.90

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