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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 380.85 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 380.85 and 176.94 is: 264.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 380.85 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/380.85 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 380.85 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 67,387.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,387.60/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.86

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