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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.73, 351.63 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.73, 351.63 and 166.25 is: 229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.73 : 351.63 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.73/351.63 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.73x = 351.63 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.73x = 58,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,456.73/254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.49

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