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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 381.92 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 381.92 and 167.96 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 381.92 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/381.92 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 381.92 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 64,147.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,147.28/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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