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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 381.94 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 381.94 and 117.43 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 381.94 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/381.94 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 381.94 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 44,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,852.77/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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