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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.49, 381.59 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.49, 381.59 and 167.87 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.49 : 381.59 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.49/381.59 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.49x = 381.59 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.49x = 64,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,056.83/254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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