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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.58, 381.50 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.58, 381.50 and 117.30 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.58 : 381.50 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.58/381.50 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.58x = 381.50 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.58x = 44,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,749.95/254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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