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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.24, 351 and 167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.24, 351 and 167.07 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.24 : 351 = 167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.24/351 = 167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.24x = 351 × 167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.24x = 58,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,639.82/254.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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