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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 350.48 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 350.48 and 171.22 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 350.48 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/350.48 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 350.48 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 60,009.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,009.19/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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