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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.75, 382.13 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.75, 382.13 and 173.55 is: 260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.75 : 382.13 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.75/382.13 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.75x = 382.13 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.75x = 66,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,317.79/254.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.33

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