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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.50, 383.40 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.50, 383.40 and 111.24 is: 166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.50 : 383.40 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.50/383.40 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.50x = 383.40 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.50x = 42,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,649.42/255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.93

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