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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.49, 381.83 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.49, 381.83 and 117.54 is: 176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.49 : 381.83 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.49/381.83 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.49x = 381.83 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.49x = 44,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,880.30/254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.35

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