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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 382.26 and 166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 382.26 and 166.94 is: 250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 382.26 = 166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/382.26 = 166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 382.26 × 166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 63,814.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,814.63/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.32

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