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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.35, 381.39 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.35, 381.39 and 163 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.35 : 381.39 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.35/381.39 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.35x = 381.39 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.35x = 62,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,166.57/254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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