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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.19, 381.49 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.19, 381.49 and 117.34 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.19 : 381.49 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.19/381.49 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.19x = 381.49 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.19x = 44,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,762.79/254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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