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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 350.82 and 171.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 350.82 and 171.21 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 350.82 = 171.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/350.82 = 171.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 350.82 × 171.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 60,063.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,063.89/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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