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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 351.82 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 351.82 and 167.56 is: 231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 351.82 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/351.82 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 351.82 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 58,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,950.96/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.31

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