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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 380.47 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 380.47 and 162.58 is: 243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 380.47 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/380.47 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 380.47 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 61,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,856.81/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.51

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