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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.37, 351.08 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.37, 351.08 and 165.84 is: 228.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.37 : 351.08 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.37/351.08 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.37x = 351.08 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.37x = 58,223.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,223.11/254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.89

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