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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.82, 381.96 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.82, 381.96 and 168.22 is: 252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.82 : 381.96 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.82/381.96 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.82x = 381.96 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.82x = 64,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,252.36/254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.15

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