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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 350.46 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 350.46 and 166.77 is: 229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 350.46 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/350.46 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 350.46 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 58,446.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,446.21/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.99

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