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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 351.20 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 351.20 and 167.18 is: 230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 351.20 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/351.20 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 351.20 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 58,713.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,713.62/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.68

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