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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.46, 381.05 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.46, 381.05 and 173.06 is: 259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.46 : 381.05 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.46/381.05 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.46x = 381.05 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.46x = 65,944.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,944.51/254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.15

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