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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.99, 382.55 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.99, 382.55 and 81.70 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.99 : 382.55 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.99/382.55 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.99x = 382.55 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.99x = 31,252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,252.97/254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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