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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 383 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 383 and 178.22 is: 267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 383 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/383 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 383 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 68,256.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,256.35/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.17

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