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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 381.47 and 117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 381.47 and 117.46 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 381.47 = 117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/381.47 = 117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 381.47 × 117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 44,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,807.47/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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