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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.81, 382.35 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.81, 382.35 and 110.63 is: 166.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.81 : 382.35 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.81/382.35 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.81x = 382.35 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.81x = 42,299.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299.38/254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.00

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