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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 351.26 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 351.26 and 175.14 is: 241.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 351.26 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/351.26 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 351.26 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 61,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,519.68/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.52

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