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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 351.50 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 351.50 and 161.46 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 351.50 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/351.50 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 351.50 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 56,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,752.38/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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