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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.46, 351.07 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.46, 351.07 and 174.73 is: 241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.46 : 351.07 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.46/351.07 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.46x = 351.07 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.46x = 61,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,342.46/254.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.07

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