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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.55, 381.71 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.55, 381.71 and 117.64 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.55 : 381.71 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.55/381.71 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.55x = 381.71 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.55x = 44,904.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,904.36/254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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