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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.74, 351.60 and 161.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.74, 351.60 and 161.57 is: 223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.74 : 351.60 = 161.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.74/351.60 = 161.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.74x = 351.60 × 161.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.74x = 56,808.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,808.01/254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.00

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