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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.31, 381.55 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.31, 381.55 and 108.10 is: 162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.31 : 381.55 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.31/381.55 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.31x = 381.55 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.31x = 41,243.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,243.65/254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.18

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