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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.02, 382.21 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.02, 382.21 and 118.04 is: 176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.02 : 382.21 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.02/382.21 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.02x = 382.21 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.02x = 45,113.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,113.86/255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.91

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