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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.96, 382.43 and 177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.96, 382.43 and 177.69 is: 266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.96 : 382.43 = 177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.96/382.43 = 177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.96x = 382.43 × 177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.96x = 67,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,953.99/254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.53

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