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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 351.27 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 351.27 and 161.37 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 351.27 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/351.27 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 351.27 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 56,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,684.44/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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