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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 381.17 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 381.17 and 71.55 is: 107.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 381.17 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/381.17 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 381.17 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 27,272.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,272.89/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.31

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