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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.78, 381.95 and 162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.78, 381.95 and 162.30 is: 243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.78 : 381.95 = 162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.78/381.95 = 162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.78x = 381.95 × 162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.78x = 61,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,990.49/254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.31

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