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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 382.12 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 382.12 and 168.08 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 382.12 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/382.12 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 382.12 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 64,224.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,224.40/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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