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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 380.73 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 380.73 and 167.54 is: 250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 380.73 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/380.73 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 380.73 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 63,786.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,786.23/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.79

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