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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.90, 382.21 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.90, 382.21 and 117.80 is: 176.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.90 : 382.21 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.90/382.21 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.90x = 382.21 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.90x = 45,025.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,025.00/254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.64

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