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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 350.56 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 350.56 and 176.64 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 350.56 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/350.56 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 350.56 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 61,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,922.92/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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