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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.98, 351.82 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.98, 351.82 and 171.96 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.98 : 351.82 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.98/351.82 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.98x = 351.82 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.98x = 60,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,498.97/254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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