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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.32, 381.61 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.32, 381.61 and 110 is: 165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.32 : 381.61 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.32/381.61 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.32x = 381.61 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.32x = 41,977.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,977.10/254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.06

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