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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.32, 383.16 and 110.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.32, 383.16 and 110.96 is: 166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.32 : 383.16 = 110.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.32/383.16 = 110.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.32x = 383.16 × 110.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.32x = 42,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,513.52/255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.51

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