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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.55, 351.49 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.55, 351.49 and 175.84 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.55 : 351.49 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.55/351.49 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.55x = 351.49 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.55x = 61,806.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,806.00/254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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