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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 350.51 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 350.51 and 160.82 is: 221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 350.51 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/350.51 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 350.51 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 56,367.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,367.67/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.90

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