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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.11, 381.21 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.11, 381.21 and 179.30 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.11 : 381.21 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.11/381.21 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.11x = 381.21 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.11x = 68,350.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,350.95/254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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