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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.32, 382.98 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.32, 382.98 and 118.32 is: 177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.32 : 382.98 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.32/382.98 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.32x = 382.98 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.32x = 45,314.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,314.19/255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.48

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