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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.78, 351.36 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.78, 351.36 and 184.58 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.78 : 351.36 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.78/351.36 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.78x = 351.36 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.78x = 64,852.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,852.27/254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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