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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.27, 382.84 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.27, 382.84 and 118.38 is: 177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.27 : 382.84 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.27/382.84 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.27x = 382.84 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.27x = 45,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,320.60/255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.54

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