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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.90, 381.94 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.90, 381.94 and 163.52 is: 245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.90 : 381.94 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.90/381.94 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.90x = 381.94 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.90x = 62,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,454.40/254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.02

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