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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.31, 381 and 162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.31, 381 and 162.69 is: 243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.31 : 381 = 162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.31/381 = 162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.31x = 381 × 162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.31x = 61,984.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,984.89/254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.74

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