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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.42, 351.18 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.42, 351.18 and 184.58 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.42 : 351.18 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.42/351.18 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.42x = 351.18 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.42x = 64,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,820.80/254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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