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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 381.76 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 381.76 and 110.18 is: 165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 381.76 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/381.76 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 381.76 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 42,062.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,062.32/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.29

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