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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.49, 380.87 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.49, 380.87 and 161.90 is: 242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.49 : 380.87 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.49/380.87 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.49x = 380.87 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.49x = 61,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,662.85/254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.30

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