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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.98, 382.83 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.98, 382.83 and 168.04 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.98 : 382.83 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.98/382.83 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.98x = 382.83 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.98x = 64,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,330.75/254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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