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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 351.27 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 351.27 and 171.78 is: 237.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 351.27 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/351.27 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 351.27 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 60,341.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,341.16/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.16

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