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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.64, 382.12 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.64, 382.12 and 110.40 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.64 : 382.12 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.64/382.12 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.64x = 382.12 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.64x = 42,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,186.05/254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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