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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.97, 382.28 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.97, 382.28 and 118.04 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.97 : 382.28 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.97/382.28 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.97x = 382.28 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.97x = 45,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,125.58/254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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