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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.50, 382.13 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.50, 382.13 and 163.77 is: 245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.50 : 382.13 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.50/382.13 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.50x = 382.13 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.50x = 62,580.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,580.44/254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.90

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