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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.53, 381.94 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.53, 381.94 and 110.24 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.53 : 381.94 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.53/381.94 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.53x = 381.94 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.53x = 42,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,104.51/254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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