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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 350.46 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 350.46 and 171.16 is: 235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 350.46 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/350.46 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 350.46 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 59,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,983.86/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.88

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