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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 381.24 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 381.24 and 162.88 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 381.24 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/381.24 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 381.24 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 62,096.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,096.37/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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