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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 350.96 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 350.96 and 165.75 is: 228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 350.96 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/350.96 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 350.96 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 58,170.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,170.79/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.78

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