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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 351.18 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 351.18 and 176.76 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 351.18 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/351.18 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 351.18 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 62,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,074.58/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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