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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.04, 382.93 and 178.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.04, 382.93 and 178.49 is: 268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.04 : 382.93 = 178.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.04/382.93 = 178.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.04x = 382.93 × 178.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.04x = 68,349.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,349.69/255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.00

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