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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 380.70 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 380.70 and 163.08 is: 244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 380.70 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/380.70 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 380.70 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 62,084.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,084.56/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.16

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