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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254, 381.07 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254, 381.07 and 109.74 is: 164.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254 : 381.07 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254/381.07 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254x = 381.07 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254x = 41,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,818.62/254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.64

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