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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.20, 382.02 and 173.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.20, 382.02 and 173.81 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.20 : 382.02 = 173.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.20/382.02 = 173.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.20x = 382.02 × 173.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.20x = 66,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,398.90/255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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