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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 350.97 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 350.97 and 175.82 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 350.97 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/350.97 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 350.97 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 61,705.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,705.79/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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