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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 380.76 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 380.76 and 116.88 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 380.76 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/380.76 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 380.76 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 44,503.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,503.23/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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