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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.20, 350.67 and 171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.20, 350.67 and 171.31 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.20 : 350.67 = 171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.20/350.67 = 171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.20x = 350.67 × 171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.20x = 60,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,073.28/254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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