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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.96, 381.48 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.96, 381.48 and 156.17 is: 233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.96 : 381.48 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.96/381.48 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.96x = 381.48 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.96x = 59,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,573.82/254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.66

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