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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.29, 350.78 and 161.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.29, 350.78 and 161.05 is: 222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.29 : 350.78 = 161.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.29/350.78 = 161.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.29x = 350.78 × 161.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.29x = 56,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,493.12/254.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.16

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