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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.32, 351.12 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.32, 351.12 and 171.40 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.32 : 351.12 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.32/351.12 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.32x = 351.12 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.32x = 60,181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,181.97/254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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