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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 381.17 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 381.17 and 117.18 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 381.17 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/381.17 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 381.17 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 44,665.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,665.79/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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