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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.16, 382.58 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.16, 382.58 and 116.38 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.16 : 382.58 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.16/382.58 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.16x = 382.58 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.16x = 44,524.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,524.66/255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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