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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.09, 380.90 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.09, 380.90 and 162.81 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.09 : 380.90 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.09/380.90 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.09x = 380.90 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.09x = 62,014.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,014.74/254.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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