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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 351.02 and 171.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 351.02 and 171.64 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 351.02 = 171.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/351.02 = 171.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 351.02 × 171.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 60,249.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,249.07/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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