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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.77, 381.85 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.77, 381.85 and 168.10 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.77 : 381.85 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.77/381.85 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.77x = 381.85 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.77x = 64,187.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,187.61/254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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