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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.15, 350.48 and 165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.15, 350.48 and 165.53 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.15 : 350.48 = 165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.15/350.48 = 165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.15x = 350.48 × 165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.15x = 58,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,014.95/254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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