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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.03, 380.67 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.03, 380.67 and 176.87 is: 265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.03 : 380.67 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.03/380.67 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.03x = 380.67 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.03x = 67,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,327.20/254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.04

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