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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 351.50 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 351.50 and 166.22 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 351.50 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/351.50 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 351.50 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 58,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,425.50/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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