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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 350.72 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 350.72 and 160.88 is: 221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 350.72 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/350.72 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 350.72 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 56,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,423.83/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.93

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