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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.45, 350.99 and 161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.45, 350.99 and 161.03 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.45 : 350.99 = 161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.45/350.99 = 161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.45x = 350.99 × 161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.45x = 56,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,519.92/254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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