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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.78, 381.90 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.78, 381.90 and 174.06 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.78 : 381.90 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.78/381.90 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.78x = 381.90 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.78x = 66,473.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,473.51/254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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