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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 381.74 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 381.74 and 110.26 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 381.74 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/381.74 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 381.74 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 42,090.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,090.65/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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