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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.79, 381.91 and 163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.79, 381.91 and 163.30 is: 244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.79 : 381.91 = 163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.79/381.91 = 163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.79x = 381.91 × 163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.79x = 62,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,365.90/254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.77

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