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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 350.37 and 165.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 350.37 and 165.45 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 350.37 = 165.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/350.37 = 165.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 350.37 × 165.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 57,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,968.72/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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