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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 351.41 and 166.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 351.41 and 166.09 is: 229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 351.41 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/351.41 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 351.41 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 58,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,365.69/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.30

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