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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 381.62 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 381.62 and 173.27 is: 259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 381.62 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/381.62 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 381.62 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 66,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,123.30/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.68

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