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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 350.72 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 350.72 and 166.92 is: 230.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 350.72 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/350.72 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 350.72 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 58,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,542.18/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.23

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