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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.69, 382.27 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.69, 382.27 and 168.13 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.69 : 382.27 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.69/382.27 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.69x = 382.27 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.69x = 64,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,269.28/254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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