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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.39, 382.93 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.39, 382.93 and 118.53 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.39 : 382.93 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.39/382.93 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.39x = 382.93 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.39x = 45,388.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,388.69/255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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