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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.06, 381.10 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.06, 381.10 and 109.78 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.06 : 381.10 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.06/381.10 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.06x = 381.10 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.06x = 41,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,837.16/254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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