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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 381.06 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 381.06 and 176.40 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 381.06 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/381.06 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 381.06 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 67,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,218.98/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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