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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 381.90 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 381.90 and 173.40 is: 260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 381.90 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/381.90 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 381.90 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 66,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,221.46/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.11

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