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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 351.48 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 351.48 and 161.50 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 351.48 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/351.48 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 351.48 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 56,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,764.02/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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