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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 350.67 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 350.67 and 161.06 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 350.67 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/350.67 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 350.67 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 56,477.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,477.16/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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