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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 381.24 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 381.24 and 83.16 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 381.24 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/381.24 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 381.24 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 31,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,703.92/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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