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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 381.97 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 381.97 and 117.71 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 381.97 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/381.97 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 381.97 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 44,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,961.69/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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