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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.15, 380.87 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.15, 380.87 and 176.95 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.15 : 380.87 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.15/380.87 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.15x = 380.87 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.15x = 67,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,394.06/254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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