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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.78, 350.31 and 171.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.78, 350.31 and 171.07 is: 236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.78 : 350.31 = 171.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.78/350.31 = 171.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.78x = 350.31 × 171.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.78x = 59,927.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,927.53/253.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.14

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