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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 351.50 and 161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 351.50 and 161.42 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 351.50 = 161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/351.50 = 161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 351.50 × 161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 56,739.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,739.13/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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