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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 381.00 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 381.00 and 109.68 is: 164.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 381.00 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/381.00 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 381.00 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 41,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,786.72/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.49

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