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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.44, 380.86 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.44, 380.86 and 167.57 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.44 : 380.86 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.44/380.86 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.44x = 380.86 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.44x = 63,817.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,817.97/254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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