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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 381.61 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 381.61 and 163.18 is: 244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 381.61 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/381.61 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 381.61 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 62,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,271.12/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.55

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