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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.31, 382.40 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.31, 382.40 and 117.94 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.31 : 382.40 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.31/382.40 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.31x = 382.40 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.31x = 45,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,099.54/255.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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