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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 382.70 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 382.70 and 176.80 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 382.70 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/382.70 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 382.70 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 67,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,659.52/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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