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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.76, 351.74 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.76, 351.74 and 167.58 is: 231.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.76 : 351.74 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.76/351.74 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.76x = 351.74 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.76x = 58,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,944.59/254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.37

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