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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.17, 381.24 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.17, 381.24 and 71.55 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.17 : 381.24 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.17/381.24 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.17x = 381.24 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.17x = 27,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,277.72/254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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