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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.96, 351.84 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.96, 351.84 and 167.63 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.96 : 351.84 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.96/351.84 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.96x = 351.84 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.96x = 58,977.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,977.18/254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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