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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 350.78 and 160.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 350.78 and 160.95 is: 221.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 350.78 = 160.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/350.78 = 160.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 350.78 × 160.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 56,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,456.52/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.96

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