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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 381.62 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 381.62 and 110.04 is: 165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 381.62 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/381.62 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 381.62 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 41,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,993.46/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.09

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