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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 382.01 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 382.01 and 110.31 is: 165.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 382.01 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/382.01 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 382.01 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 42,138.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,138.97/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.49

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