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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 351.54 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 351.54 and 167.45 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 351.54 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/351.54 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 351.54 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 58,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,863.62/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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