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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.92, 351.56 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.92, 351.56 and 170.80 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.92 : 351.56 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.92/351.56 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.92x = 351.56 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.92x = 60,046.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,046.45/254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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