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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.73, 350.44 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.73, 350.44 and 171.18 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.73 : 350.44 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.73/350.44 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.73x = 350.44 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.73x = 59,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,987.89/253.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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