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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.82, 382.44 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.82, 382.44 and 108.64 is: 163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.82 : 382.44 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.82/382.44 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.82x = 382.44 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.82x = 41,548.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,548.28/254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.05

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