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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 380.72 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 380.72 and 116.94 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 380.72 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/380.72 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 380.72 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 44,521.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,521.40/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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