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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 351.35 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 351.35 and 171.60 is: 236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 351.35 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/351.35 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 351.35 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 60,290.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,290.80/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.88

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