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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 382.86 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 382.86 and 118.41 is: 177.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 382.86 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/382.86 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 382.86 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 45,334.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,334.45/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.57

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