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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.73, 382.02 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.73, 382.02 and 157.23 is: 235.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.73 : 382.02 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.73/382.02 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.73x = 382.02 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.73x = 60,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,064.41/254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.79

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