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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 381.44 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 381.44 and 162.81 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 381.44 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/381.44 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 381.44 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 62,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,102.65/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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