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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 350.91 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 350.91 and 165.56 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 350.91 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/350.91 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 350.91 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 58,096.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,096.76/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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