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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.93, 382.39 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.93, 382.39 and 163.40 is: 245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.93 : 382.39 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.93/382.39 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.93x = 382.39 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.93x = 62,481.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,481.98/254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.10

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