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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.32, 350.92 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.32, 350.92 and 167.12 is: 230.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.32 : 350.92 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.32/350.92 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.32x = 350.92 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.32x = 58,645.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,645.75/254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.60

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