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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.08, 350.24 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.08, 350.24 and 176.32 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.08 : 350.24 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.08/350.24 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.08x = 350.24 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.08x = 61,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,754.32/254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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