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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 350.31 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 350.31 and 171.22 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 350.31 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/350.31 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 350.31 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 59,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,980.08/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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