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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 382.07 and 117.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 382.07 and 117.84 is: 176.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 382.07 = 117.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/382.07 = 117.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 382.07 × 117.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 45,023.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,023.13/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.79

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