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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 382.01 and 168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 382.01 and 168.23 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 382.01 = 168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/382.01 = 168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 382.01 × 168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 64,262.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,262.79/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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