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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 382.33 and 173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 382.33 and 173.89 is: 260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 382.33 = 173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/382.33 = 173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 382.33 × 173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 66,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,483.36/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.41

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