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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.42, 383.16 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.42, 383.16 and 118.49 is: 177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.42 : 383.16 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.42/383.16 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.42x = 383.16 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.42x = 45,398.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,398.71/255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.74

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