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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.49, 381.30 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.49, 381.30 and 167.78 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.49 : 381.30 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.49/381.30 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.49x = 381.30 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.49x = 63,972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,972.61/254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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