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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 351.63 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 351.63 and 176.13 is: 243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 351.63 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/351.63 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 351.63 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 61,932.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,932.59/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.16

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