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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.95, 351.77 and 185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.95, 351.77 and 185.17 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.95 : 351.77 = 185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.95/351.77 = 185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.95x = 351.77 × 185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.95x = 65,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,137.25/254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

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