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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.75, 382.39 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.75, 382.39 and 110.57 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.75 : 382.39 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.75/382.39 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.75x = 382.39 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.75x = 42,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,278.67/254.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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