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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.61, 382.19 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.61, 382.19 and 117.77 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.61 : 382.19 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.61/382.19 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.61x = 382.19 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.61x = 45,008.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,008.02/254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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