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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 381.08 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 381.08 and 113.37 is: 170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 381.08 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/381.08 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 381.08 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 43,202.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,202.47/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.04

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