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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 350.31 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 350.31 and 166.54 is: 229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 350.31 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/350.31 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 350.31 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 58,340.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,340.63/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.67

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