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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 380.86 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 380.86 and 117.03 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 380.86 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/380.86 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 380.86 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 44,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,572.05/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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