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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 381.98 and 117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 381.98 and 117.82 is: 176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 381.98 = 117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/381.98 = 117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 381.98 × 117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 45,004.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,004.88/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.72

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