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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.92, 351.93 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.92, 351.93 and 161.74 is: 223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.92 : 351.93 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.92/351.93 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.92x = 351.93 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.92x = 56,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,919.40/254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.29

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