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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 254.34 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 254.34 and 176.40 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 254.34 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/254.34 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 254.34 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 44,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,865.58/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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