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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.81, 351.84 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.81, 351.84 and 167.64 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.81 : 351.84 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.81/351.84 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.81x = 351.84 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.81x = 58,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,981.77/254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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