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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 351.32 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 351.32 and 160.08 is: 220.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 351.32 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/351.32 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 351.32 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 56,239.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,239.31/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.79

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