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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.99, 351.96 and 161.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.99, 351.96 and 161.71 is: 223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.99 : 351.96 = 161.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.99/351.96 = 161.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.99x = 351.96 × 161.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.99x = 56,915.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,915.45/254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.21

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