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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.17, 381.96 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.17, 381.96 and 181.82 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.17 : 381.96 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.17/381.96 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.17x = 381.96 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.17x = 69,447.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,447.01/255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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