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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.24, 382.91 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.24, 382.91 and 118.44 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.24 : 382.91 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.24/382.91 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.24x = 382.91 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.24x = 45,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,351.27/255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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