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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 381.97 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 381.97 and 168.08 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 381.97 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/381.97 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 381.97 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 64,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,200.68/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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