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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 350.89 and 171.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 350.89 and 171.49 is: 236.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 350.89 = 171.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/350.89 = 171.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 350.89 × 171.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 60,174.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,174.13/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.57

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