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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 351.36 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 351.36 and 171.81 is: 237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 351.36 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/351.36 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 351.36 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 60,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,367.16/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.01

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