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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.43, 381.52 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.43, 381.52 and 117.52 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.43 : 381.52 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.43/381.52 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.43x = 381.52 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.43x = 44,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,836.23/254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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