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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 350.81 and 171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 350.81 and 171.46 is: 236.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 350.81 = 171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/350.81 = 171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 350.81 × 171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 60,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,149.03/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.57

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