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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 382.50 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 382.50 and 110.64 is: 166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 382.50 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/382.50 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 382.50 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 42,319.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,319.80/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.04

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