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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 350.40 and 171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 350.40 and 171.29 is: 236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 350.40 = 171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/350.40 = 171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 350.40 × 171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 60,020.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,020.02/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.10

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