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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.20, 350.60 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.20, 350.60 and 167 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.20 : 350.60 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.20/350.60 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.20x = 350.60 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.20x = 58,550.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,550.20/254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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