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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 381.54 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 381.54 and 108.08 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 381.54 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/381.54 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 381.54 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 41,236.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,236.84/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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