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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.01, 382.65 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.01, 382.65 and 118.03 is: 177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.01 : 382.65 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.01/382.65 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.01x = 382.65 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.01x = 45,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,164.18/255.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.11

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