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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 382.24 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 382.24 and 110.45 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 382.24 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/382.24 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 382.24 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 42,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,216.22/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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