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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 382.30 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 382.30 and 159.32 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 382.30 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/382.30 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 382.30 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 60,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,908.04/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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