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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 350.82 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 350.82 and 171.52 is: 236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 350.82 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/350.82 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 350.82 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 60,172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,172.65/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.66

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