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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.78, 351.86 and 167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.78, 351.86 and 167.70 is: 231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.78 : 351.86 = 167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.78/351.86 = 167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.78x = 351.86 × 167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.78x = 59,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,006.08/254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.60

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