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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.46, 383.16 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.46, 383.16 and 111.06 is: 166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.46 : 383.16 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.46/383.16 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.46x = 383.16 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.46x = 42,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,553.75/255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.58

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