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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 351.02 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 351.02 and 161.10 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 351.02 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/351.02 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 351.02 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 56,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,549.32/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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