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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.08, 382.60 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.08, 382.60 and 110.68 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.08 : 382.60 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.08/382.60 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.08x = 382.60 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.08x = 42,346.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,346.17/255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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