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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.96, 382.65 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.96, 382.65 and 118.18 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.96 : 382.65 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.96/382.65 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.96x = 382.65 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.96x = 45,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,221.58/254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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