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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.49, 351.26 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.49, 351.26 and 161.32 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.49 : 351.26 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.49/351.26 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.49x = 351.26 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.49x = 56,665.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,665.26/254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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