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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 382.56 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 382.56 and 108.82 is: 163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 382.56 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/382.56 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 382.56 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 41,630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,630.18/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.22

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