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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.56, 351.44 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.56, 351.44 and 175.92 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.56 : 351.44 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.56/351.44 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.56x = 351.44 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.56x = 61,825.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,825.32/254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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