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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.91, 351.54 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.91, 351.54 and 161.55 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.91 : 351.54 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.91/351.54 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.91x = 351.54 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.91x = 56,791.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,791.29/254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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