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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.50, 351.30 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.50, 351.30 and 176.92 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.50 : 351.30 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.50/351.30 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.50x = 351.30 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.50x = 62,152.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,152.00/254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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