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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.80, 381.48 and 169.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.80, 381.48 and 169.36 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.80 : 381.48 = 169.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.80/381.48 = 169.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.80x = 381.48 × 169.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.80x = 64,607.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,607.45/254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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