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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 381.48 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 381.48 and 117.30 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 381.48 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/381.48 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 381.48 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 44,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,747.60/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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