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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.87, 382.03 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.87, 382.03 and 108.70 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.87 : 382.03 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.87/382.03 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.87x = 382.03 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.87x = 41,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,526.66/254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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