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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.09, 382.62 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.09, 382.62 and 118.12 is: 177.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.09 : 382.62 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.09/382.62 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.09x = 382.62 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.09x = 45,195.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,195.07/255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.17

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