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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 351.59 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 351.59 and 161.43 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 351.59 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/351.59 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 351.59 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 56,756.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,756.37/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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