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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 351.23 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 351.23 and 176.01 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 351.23 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/351.23 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 351.23 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 61,819.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,819.11/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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