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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.97, 383.00 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.97, 383.00 and 163.89 is: 246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.97 : 383.00 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.97/383.00 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.97x = 383.00 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.97x = 62,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,769.05/254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.18

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