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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.99, 351.80 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.99, 351.80 and 161.84 is: 223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.99 : 351.80 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.99/351.80 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.99x = 351.80 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.99x = 56,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,935.31/254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.28

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