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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 350.55 and 166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 350.55 and 166.62 is: 229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 350.55 = 166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/350.55 = 166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 350.55 × 166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 58,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,408.64/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.86

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