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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.79, 381.65 and 163.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.79, 381.65 and 163.33 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.79 : 381.65 = 163.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.79/381.65 = 163.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.79x = 381.65 × 163.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.79x = 62,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,333.12/254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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