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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 350.73 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 350.73 and 171.36 is: 236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 350.73 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/350.73 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 350.73 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 60,101.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,101.09/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.26

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