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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 381.48 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 381.48 and 110.06 is: 165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 381.48 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/381.48 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 381.48 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 41,986.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,986.23/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.05

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