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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 381.78 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 381.78 and 108.30 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 381.78 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/381.78 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 381.78 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 41,346.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,346.77/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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