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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.94, 382.12 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.94, 382.12 and 108.60 is: 162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.94 : 382.12 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.94/382.12 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.94x = 382.12 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.94x = 41,498.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,498.37/254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.77

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