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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 351.05 and 167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 351.05 and 167.08 is: 230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 351.05 = 167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/351.05 = 167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 351.05 × 167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 58,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,653.43/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.68

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