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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 381.17 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 381.17 and 156.75 is: 234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 381.17 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/381.17 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 381.17 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 59,747.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,747.23/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.75

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