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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.33, 351.14 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.33, 351.14 and 161.10 is: 222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.33 : 351.14 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.33/351.14 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.33x = 351.14 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.33x = 56,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,568.65/254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.42

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