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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.66, 382.14 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.66, 382.14 and 108.41 is: 162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.66 : 382.14 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.66/382.14 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.66x = 382.14 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.66x = 41,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,425.89/254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.67

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