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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.45, 351.32 and 159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.45, 351.32 and 159.97 is: 220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.45 : 351.32 = 159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.45/351.32 = 159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.45x = 351.32 × 159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.45x = 56,198.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,198.10/254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.86

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