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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.82, 382.17 and 72.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.82, 382.17 and 72.17 is: 108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.82 : 382.17 = 72.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.82/382.17 = 72.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.82x = 382.17 × 72.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.82x = 27,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,579.30/254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.23

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