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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.73, 351.39 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.73, 351.39 and 167.25 is: 230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.73 : 351.39 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.73/351.39 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.73x = 351.39 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.73x = 58,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,770.60/254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.72

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