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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.49, 351.27 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.49, 351.27 and 167.18 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.49 : 351.27 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.49/351.27 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.49x = 351.27 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.49x = 58,725.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,725.32/254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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