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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.90, 382.14 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.90, 382.14 and 110.54 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.90 : 382.14 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.90/382.14 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.90x = 382.14 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.90x = 42,241.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,241.76/254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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