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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.98, 382.53 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.98, 382.53 and 110.71 is: 166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.98 : 382.53 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.98/382.53 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.98x = 382.53 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.98x = 42,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,349.90/254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.09

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