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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 350.66 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 350.66 and 171.10 is: 236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 350.66 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/350.66 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 350.66 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 59,997.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,997.93/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.19

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