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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 382.40 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 382.40 and 110.72 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 382.40 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/382.40 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 382.40 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 42,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,339.33/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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