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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.74, 382.12 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.74, 382.12 and 110.36 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.74 : 382.12 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.74/382.12 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.74x = 382.12 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.74x = 42,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,170.76/254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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