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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.53, 381.98 and 117.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.53, 381.98 and 117.67 is: 176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.53 : 381.98 = 117.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.53/381.98 = 117.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.53x = 381.98 × 117.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.53x = 44,947.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,947.59/254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.59

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