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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.66, 351.44 and 167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.66, 351.44 and 167.48 is: 231.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.66 : 351.44 = 167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.66/351.44 = 167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.66x = 351.44 × 167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.66x = 58,859.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,859.17/254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.13

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