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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 351.18 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 351.18 and 167.22 is: 230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 351.18 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/351.18 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 351.18 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 58,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,724.32/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.83

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