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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.49, 381.66 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.49, 381.66 and 117.57 is: 176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.49 : 381.66 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.49/381.66 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.49x = 381.66 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.49x = 44,871.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,871.77/254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.32

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