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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.05, 381.71 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.05, 381.71 and 162.54 is: 243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.05 : 381.71 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.05/381.71 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.05x = 381.71 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.05x = 62,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,043.55/255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.26

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