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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.18, 381.13 and 117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.18, 381.13 and 117.33 is: 175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.18 : 381.13 = 117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.18/381.13 = 117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.18x = 381.13 × 117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.18x = 44,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,716.08/254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.93

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