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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.02, 382.26 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.02, 382.26 and 118.16 is: 177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.02 : 382.26 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.02/382.26 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.02x = 382.26 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.02x = 45,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,165.93/255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.11

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