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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 381.90 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 381.90 and 110.24 is: 165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 381.90 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/381.90 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 381.90 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 42,100.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,100.66/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.40

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