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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 382.25 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 382.25 and 118.11 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 382.25 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/382.25 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 382.25 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 45,146.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146.96/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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