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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.93, 382.25 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.93, 382.25 and 117.81 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.93 : 382.25 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.93/382.25 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.93x = 382.25 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.93x = 45,033.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,033.17/254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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