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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.31, 381.74 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.31, 381.74 and 110.13 is: 165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.31 : 381.74 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.31/381.74 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.31x = 381.74 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.31x = 42,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,040.48/254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.31

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