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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 380.67 and 162.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 380.67 and 162.37 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 380.67 = 162.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/380.67 = 162.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 380.67 × 162.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 61,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,807.48/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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