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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.35, 381.21 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.35, 381.21 and 117.25 is: 175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.35 : 381.21 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.35/381.21 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.35x = 381.21 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.35x = 44,696.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,696.87/254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.73

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