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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 351.44 and 167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 351.44 and 167.30 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 351.44 = 167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/351.44 = 167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 351.44 × 167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 58,795.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,795.91/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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