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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 350.78 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 350.78 and 166.77 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 350.78 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/350.78 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 350.78 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 58,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,499.58/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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