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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.82, 382.46 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.82, 382.46 and 163.24 is: 245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.82 : 382.46 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.82/382.46 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.82x = 382.46 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.82x = 62,432.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,432.77/254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.01

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