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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.90, 351.56 and 171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.90, 351.56 and 171.94 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.90 : 351.56 = 171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.90/351.56 = 171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.90x = 351.56 × 171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.90x = 60,447.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,447.23/254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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