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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.21, 381.24 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.21, 381.24 and 117.32 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.21 : 381.24 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.21/381.24 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.21x = 381.24 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.21x = 44,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,725.17/254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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