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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 351.78 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 351.78 and 171.93 is: 237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 351.78 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/351.78 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 351.78 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 60,481.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,481.54/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.29

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