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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.55, 381.92 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.55, 381.92 and 110.31 is: 165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.55 : 381.92 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.55/381.92 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.55x = 381.92 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.55x = 42,129.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,129.04/254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.50

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