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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.05, 382.66 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.05, 382.66 and 118.18 is: 177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.05 : 382.66 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.05/382.66 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.05x = 382.66 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.05x = 45,221.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,221.51/255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.30

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