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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.25, 381.24 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.25, 381.24 and 117.16 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.25 : 381.24 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.25/381.24 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.25x = 381.24 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.25x = 44,665.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,665.13/254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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