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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 381.52 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 381.52 and 162.93 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 381.52 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/381.52 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 381.52 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 62,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,160.24/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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