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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 350.63 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 350.63 and 171.34 is: 236.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 350.63 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/350.63 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 350.63 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 60,075.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,075.62/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.39

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