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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.47, 351.01 and 167.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.47, 351.01 and 167.15 is: 230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.47 : 351.01 = 167.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.47/351.01 = 167.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.47x = 351.01 × 167.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.47x = 58,671.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,671.32/254.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.56

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