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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 351.47 and 177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 351.47 and 177.05 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 351.47 = 177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/351.47 = 177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 351.47 × 177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 62,226.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,226.45/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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