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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.32, 382.98 and 110.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.32, 382.98 and 110.95 is: 166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.32 : 382.98 = 110.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.32/382.98 = 110.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.32x = 382.98 × 110.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.32x = 42,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,491.63/255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.43

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