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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.44, 351.11 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.44, 351.11 and 171.54 is: 236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.44 : 351.11 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.44/351.11 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.44x = 351.11 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.44x = 60,229.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,229.41/254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.71

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