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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.42, 382.28 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.42, 382.28 and 180.92 is: 270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.42 : 382.28 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.42/382.28 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.42x = 382.28 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.42x = 69,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,164.22/255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.79

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