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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.93, 382.34 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.93, 382.34 and 108.63 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.93 : 382.34 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.93/382.34 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.93x = 382.34 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.93x = 41,533.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,533.05/254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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