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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.25, 380.45 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.25, 380.45 and 162.52 is: 243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.25 : 380.45 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.25/380.45 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.25x = 380.45 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.25x = 61,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,830.19/254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.19

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