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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 351.72 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 351.72 and 167.64 is: 231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 351.72 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/351.72 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 351.72 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 58,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,962.34/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.44

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