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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.45, 381.56 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.45, 381.56 and 115.62 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.45 : 381.56 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.45/381.56 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.45x = 381.56 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.45x = 44,115.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,115.39/254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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