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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.25, 351 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.25, 351 and 176.76 is: 244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.25 : 351 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.25/351 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.25x = 351 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.25x = 62,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,042.76/254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.02

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