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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.12, 382.74 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.12, 382.74 and 110.88 is: 166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.12 : 382.74 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.12/382.74 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.12x = 382.74 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.12x = 42,438.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,438.21/255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.35

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