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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 381.66 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 381.66 and 117.48 is: 176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 381.66 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/381.66 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 381.66 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 44,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,837.42/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.16

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