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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.20, 382.71 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.20, 382.71 and 118.01 is: 176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.20 : 382.71 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.20/382.71 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.20x = 382.71 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.20x = 45,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,161.69/255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.97

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