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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.37, 350.83 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.37, 350.83 and 171.45 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.37 : 350.83 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.37/350.83 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.37x = 350.83 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.37x = 60,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,150.02/254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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