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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 350.48 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 350.48 and 166.76 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 350.48 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/350.48 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 350.48 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 58,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,443.46/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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