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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.53, 381.93 and 163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.53, 381.93 and 163.45 is: 245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.53 : 381.93 = 163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.53/381.93 = 163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.53x = 381.93 × 163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.53x = 62,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,426.46/254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.26

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