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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.44, 381.60 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.44, 381.60 and 117.40 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.44 : 381.60 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.44/381.60 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.44x = 381.60 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.44x = 44,799.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,799.84/254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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