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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.00, 381.16 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.00, 381.16 and 109.72 is: 164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.00 : 381.16 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.00/381.16 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.00x = 381.16 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.00x = 41,820.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,820.87/254.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.65

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