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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.19, 350.82 and 166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.19, 350.82 and 166.89 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.19 : 350.82 = 166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.19/350.82 = 166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.19x = 350.82 × 166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.19x = 58,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,548.35/254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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