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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.35, 380.76 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.35, 380.76 and 162.73 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.35 : 380.76 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.35/380.76 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.35x = 380.76 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.35x = 61,961.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,961.07/254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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