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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 381.17 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 381.17 and 167.59 is: 251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 381.17 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/381.17 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 381.17 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 63,879.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,879.75/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.29

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