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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.29, 351.21 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.29, 351.21 and 171.25 is: 236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.29 : 351.21 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.29/351.21 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.29x = 351.21 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.29x = 60,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,145.65/254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.52

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