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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.59, 351.14 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.59, 351.14 and 171.56 is: 236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.59 : 351.14 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.59/351.14 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.59x = 351.14 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.59x = 60,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,241.60/254.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.62

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