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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 350.78 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 350.78 and 161.03 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 350.78 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/350.78 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 350.78 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 56,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,487.38/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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