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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.96, 351.72 and 166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.96, 351.72 and 166.40 is: 229.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.96 : 351.72 = 166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.96/351.72 = 166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.96x = 351.72 × 166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.96x = 58,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,526.38/254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.55

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