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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.45, 383.04 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.45, 383.04 and 118.34 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.45 : 383.04 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.45/383.04 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.45x = 383.04 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.45x = 45,327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,327.04/255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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