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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.00, 350.41 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.00, 350.41 and 171.13 is: 236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.00 : 350.41 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.00/350.41 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.00x = 350.41 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.00x = 59,965.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,965.88/254.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.09

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