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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254, 350.24 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254, 350.24 and 175.30 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254 : 350.24 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254/350.24 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254x = 350.24 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254x = 61,397.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,397.07/254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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