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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.56, 381.66 and 110.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.56, 381.66 and 110.14 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.56 : 381.66 = 110.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.56/381.66 = 110.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.56x = 381.66 × 110.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.56x = 42,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,036.03/254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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