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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.97, 381.96 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.97, 381.96 and 168.03 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.97 : 381.96 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.97/381.96 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.97x = 381.96 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.97x = 64,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,180.74/254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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