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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 351.15 and 171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 351.15 and 171.44 is: 236.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 351.15 = 171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/351.15 = 171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 351.15 × 171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 60,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,199.40/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.67

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