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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.14, 381.18 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.14, 381.18 and 117.04 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.14 : 381.18 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.14/381.18 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.14x = 381.18 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.14x = 44,613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,613.31/254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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