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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.03, 382.46 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.03, 382.46 and 118.05 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.03 : 382.46 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.03/382.46 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.03x = 382.46 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.03x = 45,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,148.81/255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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