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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.06, 350.59 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.06, 350.59 and 166.72 is: 230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.06 : 350.59 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.06/350.59 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.06x = 350.59 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.06x = 58,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,449.53/254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.07

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