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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.37, 380.96 and 156.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.37, 380.96 and 156.61 is: 234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.37 : 380.96 = 156.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.37/380.96 = 156.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.37x = 380.96 × 156.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.37x = 59,662.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,662.43/254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.55

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