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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.26, 381.36 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.26, 381.36 and 109.98 is: 164.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.26 : 381.36 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.26/381.36 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.26x = 381.36 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.26x = 41,942.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,942.84/254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.96

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