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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254, 350.52 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254, 350.52 and 162.16 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254 : 350.52 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254/350.52 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254x = 350.52 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254x = 56,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,840.32/254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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