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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.19, 382.83 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.19, 382.83 and 110.91 is: 166.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.19 : 382.83 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.19/382.83 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.19x = 382.83 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.19x = 42,457.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,457.76/255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.38

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