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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 350.58 and 155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 350.58 and 155.74 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 350.58 = 155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/350.58 = 155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 350.58 × 155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 54,599.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,599.33/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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