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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 382.16 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 382.16 and 158.64 is: 238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 382.16 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/382.16 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 382.16 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 60,625.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,625.86/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.12

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