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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.66, 381.96 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.66, 381.96 and 108.34 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.66 : 381.96 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.66/381.96 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.66x = 381.96 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.66x = 41,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,380.59/254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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