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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 383.08 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 383.08 and 111.10 is: 166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 383.08 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/383.08 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 383.08 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 42,560.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,560.19/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.65

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