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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.50, 381.63 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.50, 381.63 and 108.23 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.50 : 381.63 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.50/381.63 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.50x = 381.63 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.50x = 41,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,303.27/254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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