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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.81, 351.72 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.81, 351.72 and 161.52 is: 222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.81 : 351.72 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.81/351.72 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.81x = 351.72 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.81x = 56,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,809.81/254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.95

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