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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 381.43 and 117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 381.43 and 117.53 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 381.43 = 117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/381.43 = 117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 381.43 × 117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 44,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,828.40/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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