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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 350.91 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 350.91 and 176.76 is: 243.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 350.91 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/350.91 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 350.91 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 62,026.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,026.85/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.87

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