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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 380.97 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 380.97 and 162.72 is: 243.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 380.97 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/380.97 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 380.97 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 61,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,991.44/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.99

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