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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 382.00 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 382.00 and 108.45 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 382.00 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/382.00 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 382.00 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 41,428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,428.58/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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