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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.50, 381.51 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.50, 381.51 and 117.64 is: 176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.50 : 381.51 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.50/381.51 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.50x = 381.51 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.50x = 44,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,880.84/254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.35

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