254
The number "254" is an integer that follows 253 and precedes 255. It is an even number, meaning it is divisible by 2 without a remainder. In mathematics, 254 can be expressed as the product of its prime factors, which are 2 and 127, making it a semiprime.
In the context of computing, "254" can represent a value in various systems, such as an IP address. For example, in the IPv4 addressing scheme, an address like "192.168.1.254" is often used as a default gateway in home networks.