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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.86, 382.31 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.86, 382.31 and 168.75 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.86 : 382.31 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.86/382.31 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.86x = 382.31 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.86x = 64,514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,514.81/254.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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