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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 380.98 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 380.98 and 107.87 is: 161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 380.98 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/380.98 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 380.98 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 41,096.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,096.31/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.71

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