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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 351.36 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 351.36 and 176.04 is: 242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 351.36 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/351.36 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 351.36 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 61,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,853.41/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.68

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