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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.25, 382.74 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.25, 382.74 and 118.23 is: 177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.25 : 382.74 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.25/382.74 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.25x = 382.74 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.25x = 45,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,251.35/255.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.28

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