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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.37, 350.88 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.37, 350.88 and 165.81 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.37 : 350.88 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.37/350.88 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.37x = 350.88 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.37x = 58,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,179.41/254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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