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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 381.17 and 80.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 381.17 and 80.78 is: 121.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 381.17 = 80.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/381.17 = 80.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 381.17 × 80.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 30,790.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,790.91/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.18

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