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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.95, 350.17 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.95, 350.17 and 171.08 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.95 : 350.17 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.95/350.17 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.95x = 350.17 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.95x = 59,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,907.18/253.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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