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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254, 350.52 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254, 350.52 and 176.42 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254 : 350.52 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254/350.52 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254x = 350.52 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254x = 61,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,838.74/254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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