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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 382.44 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 382.44 and 162.32 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 382.44 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/382.44 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 382.44 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 62,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,077.66/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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