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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 351.60 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 351.60 and 177.20 is: 244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 351.60 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/351.60 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 351.60 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 62,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,303.52/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.60

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