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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 382.04 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 382.04 and 110.32 is: 165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 382.04 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/382.04 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 382.04 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 42,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,146.65/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.36

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