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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 382.30 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 382.30 and 168.75 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 382.30 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/382.30 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 382.30 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 64,511.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,511.21/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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