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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.29, 383.07 and 110.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.29, 383.07 and 110.99 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.29 : 383.07 = 110.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.29/383.07 = 110.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.29x = 383.07 × 110.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.29x = 42,516.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,516.94/255.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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