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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 351.93 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 351.93 and 167.74 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 351.93 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/351.93 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 351.93 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 59,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,032.74/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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