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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.03, 381.23 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.03, 381.23 and 117.17 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.03 : 381.23 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.03/381.23 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.03x = 381.23 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.03x = 44,666.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,666.23/254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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