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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 382.64 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 382.64 and 118.04 is: 177.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 382.64 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/382.64 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 382.64 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 45,166.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,166.83/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.12

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