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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.73, 351.48 and 171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.73, 351.48 and 171.71 is: 236.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.73 : 351.48 = 171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.73/351.48 = 171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.73x = 351.48 × 171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.73x = 60,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,350.87/254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.92

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