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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 382.20 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 382.20 and 173.94 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 382.20 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/382.20 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 382.20 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 66,479.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,479.87/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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