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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 350.87 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 350.87 and 167.13 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 350.87 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/350.87 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 350.87 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 58,640.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,640.07/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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