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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 381.74 and 110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 381.74 and 110.11 is: 165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 381.74 = 110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/381.74 = 110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 381.74 × 110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 42,032.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,032.91/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.23

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