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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.83, 350.50 and 171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.83, 350.50 and 171.21 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.83 : 350.50 = 171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.83/350.50 = 171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.83x = 350.50 × 171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.83x = 60,011.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,011.06/253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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