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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 381.17 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 381.17 and 71.57 is: 107.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 381.17 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/381.17 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 381.17 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 27,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,281.47/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.34

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