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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 351.09 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 351.09 and 165.92 is: 228.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 351.09 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/351.09 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 351.09 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 58,251.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,251.10/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.91

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