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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.39, 382.82 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.39, 382.82 and 118.23 is: 177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.39 : 382.82 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.39/382.82 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.39x = 382.82 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.39x = 45,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,260.22/255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.22

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