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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 381.15 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 381.15 and 168.60 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 381.15 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/381.15 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 381.15 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 64,261.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,261.89/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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