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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 381.55 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 381.55 and 117.45 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 381.55 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/381.55 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 381.55 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 44,814.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,814.30/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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