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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 351.12 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 351.12 and 167.28 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 351.12 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/351.12 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 351.12 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 58,735.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,735.35/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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