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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.47, 383.18 and 118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.47, 383.18 and 118.47 is: 177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.47 : 383.18 = 118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.47/383.18 = 118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.47x = 383.18 × 118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.47x = 45,394.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,394.74/255.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.69

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