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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 350.88 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 350.88 and 174.75 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 350.88 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/350.88 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 350.88 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 61,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,316.28/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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