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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 351.18 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 351.18 and 171.99 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 351.18 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/351.18 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 351.18 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 60,399.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,399.45/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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