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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.71, 351.21 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.71, 351.21 and 161.34 is: 222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.71 : 351.21 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.71/351.21 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.71x = 351.21 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.71x = 56,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,664.22/254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.47

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