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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 380.30 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 380.30 and 162.54 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 380.30 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/380.30 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 380.30 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 61,813.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,813.15/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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