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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.56, 381.38 and 117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.56, 381.38 and 117.31 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.56 : 381.38 = 117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.56/381.38 = 117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.56x = 381.38 × 117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.56x = 44,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,739.69/254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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