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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 351.50 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 351.50 and 171.72 is: 237.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 351.50 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/351.50 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 351.50 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 60,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,359.58/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.04

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