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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.21, 382.59 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.21, 382.59 and 110.88 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.21 : 382.59 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.21/382.59 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.21x = 382.59 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.21x = 42,421.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,421.58/255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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