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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 350.58 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 350.58 and 176.52 is: 243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 350.58 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/350.58 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 350.58 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 61,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,884.38/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.49

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