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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 351.02 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 351.02 and 161.15 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 351.02 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/351.02 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 351.02 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 56,566.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,566.87/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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