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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.93, 351.79 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.93, 351.79 and 167.54 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.93 : 351.79 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.93/351.79 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.93x = 351.79 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.93x = 58,936.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,936.72/254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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