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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 351.24 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 351.24 and 167.12 is: 230.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 351.24 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/351.24 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 351.24 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 58,699.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,699.23/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.55

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