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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.66, 382.08 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.66, 382.08 and 108.50 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.66 : 382.08 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.66/382.08 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.66x = 382.08 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.66x = 41,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,455.68/254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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