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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.45, 351.35 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.45, 351.35 and 161.36 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.45 : 351.35 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.45/351.35 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.45x = 351.35 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.45x = 56,693.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,693.56/254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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