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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 382.29 and 177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 382.29 and 177.61 is: 266.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 382.29 = 177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/382.29 = 177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 382.29 × 177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 67,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,896.52/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.20

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