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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.74, 381.79 and 110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.74, 381.79 and 110.29 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.74 : 381.79 = 110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.74/381.79 = 110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.74x = 381.79 × 110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.74x = 42,107.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,107.62/254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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