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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 381.51 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 381.51 and 117.54 is: 176.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 381.51 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/381.51 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 381.51 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 44,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,842.69/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.15

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