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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.08, 381.22 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.08, 381.22 and 163 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.08 : 381.22 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.08/381.22 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.08x = 381.22 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.08x = 62,138.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,138.86/254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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