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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.42, 351.24 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.42, 351.24 and 171.64 is: 236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.42 : 351.24 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.42/351.24 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.42x = 351.24 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.42x = 60,286.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,286.83/254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.96

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