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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.42, 381.69 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.42, 381.69 and 117.56 is: 176.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.42 : 381.69 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.42/381.69 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.42x = 381.69 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.42x = 44,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,871.36/254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.37

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