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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 381.28 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 381.28 and 168.16 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 381.28 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/381.28 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 381.28 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 64,116.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,116.04/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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