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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.52, 382.95 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.52, 382.95 and 118.54 is: 177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.52 : 382.95 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.52/382.95 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.52x = 382.95 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.52x = 45,394.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,394.89/255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.66

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