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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.41, 382.98 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.41, 382.98 and 118.34 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.41 : 382.98 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.41/382.98 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.41x = 382.98 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.41x = 45,319.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,319.94/255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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