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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 351.23 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 351.23 and 175.77 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 351.23 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/351.23 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 351.23 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 61,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,734.82/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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