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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 351.12 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 351.12 and 161.18 is: 222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 351.12 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/351.12 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 351.12 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 56,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,593.52/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.39

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