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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.66, 351.27 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.66, 351.27 and 175.84 is: 242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.66 : 351.27 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.66/351.27 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.66x = 351.27 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.66x = 61,765.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,765.56/254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.54

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