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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.03, 350.65 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.03, 350.65 and 175.28 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.03 : 350.65 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.03/350.65 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.03x = 350.65 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.03x = 61,461.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,461.93/254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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