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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 351.23 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 351.23 and 175.99 is: 242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 351.23 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/351.23 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 351.23 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 61,811.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,811.21/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.74

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