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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.80, 351.51 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.80, 351.51 and 161.52 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.80 : 351.51 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.80/351.51 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.80x = 351.51 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.80x = 56,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,775.90/254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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