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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.95, 382.43 and 173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.95, 382.43 and 173.59 is: 260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.95 : 382.43 = 173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.95/382.43 = 173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.95x = 382.43 × 173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.95x = 66,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,385.16/254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.39

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