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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 353.52 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 353.52 and 171 is: 257.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 353.52 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/353.52 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 353.52 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 60,451.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,451.92/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.55

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