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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 381.61 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 381.61 and 167.91 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 381.61 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/381.61 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 381.61 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 64,076.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,076.14/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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