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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 381.14 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 381.14 and 117.18 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 381.14 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/381.14 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 381.14 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 44,661.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,661.99/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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