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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.79, 382.18 and 72.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.79, 382.18 and 72.17 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.79 : 382.18 = 72.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.79/382.18 = 72.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.79x = 382.18 × 72.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.79x = 27,581.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,581.93/254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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