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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.82, 382.38 and 110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.82, 382.38 and 110.53 is: 165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.82 : 382.38 = 110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.82/382.38 = 110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.82x = 382.38 × 110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.82x = 42,265.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,265.34/254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.87

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