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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.04, 382.45 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.04, 382.45 and 118.13 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.04 : 382.45 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.04/382.45 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.04x = 382.45 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.04x = 45,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,176.50/255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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