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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 381.80 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 381.80 and 169.04 is: 253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 381.80 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/381.80 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 381.80 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 64,539.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,539.47/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.45

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