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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.07, 381.24 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.07, 381.24 and 109.62 is: 164.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.07 : 381.24 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.07/381.24 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.07x = 381.24 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.07x = 41,791.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,791.53/254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.49

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