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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 350.70 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 350.70 and 167.06 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 350.70 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/350.70 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 350.70 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 58,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,587.94/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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