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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 381.51 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 381.51 and 163.08 is: 244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 381.51 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/381.51 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 381.51 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 62,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,216.65/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.36

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