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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.20, 382.64 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.20, 382.64 and 110.96 is: 166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.20 : 382.64 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.20/382.64 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.20x = 382.64 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.20x = 42,457.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,457.73/255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.37

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