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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 382.67 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 382.67 and 118.18 is: 177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 382.67 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/382.67 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 382.67 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 45,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,223.94/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.11

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