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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.76, 350.40 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.76, 350.40 and 171.04 is: 236.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.76 : 350.40 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.76/350.40 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.76x = 350.40 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.76x = 59,932.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,932.42/253.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.18

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