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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.22, 382.58 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.22, 382.58 and 118.36 is: 177.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.22 : 382.58 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.22/382.58 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.22x = 382.58 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.22x = 45,282.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,282.17/255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.42

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