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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.20, 350.68 and 175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.20, 350.68 and 175.60 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.20 : 350.68 = 175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.20/350.68 = 175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.20x = 350.68 × 175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.20x = 61,579.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,579.41/254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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