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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.37, 381.59 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.37, 381.59 and 117.38 is: 176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.37 : 381.59 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.37/381.59 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.37x = 381.59 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.37x = 44,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,788.54/254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.08

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