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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.93, 382.53 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.93, 382.53 and 108.66 is: 163.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.93 : 382.53 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.93/382.53 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.93x = 382.53 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.93x = 41,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,565.71/254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.05

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