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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 351.41 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 351.41 and 167.49 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 351.41 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/351.41 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 351.41 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 58,856.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,856.82/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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