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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 350.28 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 350.28 and 171.12 is: 235.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 350.28 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/350.28 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 350.28 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 59,939.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,939.91/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.95

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