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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.12, 382.65 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.12, 382.65 and 110.82 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.12 : 382.65 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.12/382.65 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.12x = 382.65 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.12x = 42,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404.72/255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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