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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 381.60 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 381.60 and 110.48 is: 165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 381.60 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/381.60 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 381.60 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 42,159.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,159.17/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.56

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