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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 381.98 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 381.98 and 168.11 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 381.98 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/381.98 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 381.98 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 64,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,214.60/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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