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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 382.90 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 382.90 and 111.04 is: 166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 382.90 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/382.90 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 382.90 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 42,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,517.22/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.42

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