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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.59, 351.01 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.59, 351.01 and 171.64 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.59 : 351.01 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.59/351.01 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.59x = 351.01 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.59x = 60,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,247.36/254.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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