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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.83, 351.71 and 161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.83, 351.71 and 161.68 is: 223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.83 : 351.71 = 161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.83/351.71 = 161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.83x = 351.71 × 161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.83x = 56,861.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,861.91/254.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.14

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