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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.90, 382.23 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.90, 382.23 and 118.01 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.90 : 382.23 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.90/382.23 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.90x = 382.23 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.90x = 45,106.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,106.96/254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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