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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.52, 383.28 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.52, 383.28 and 111.24 is: 166.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.52 : 383.28 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.52/383.28 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.52x = 383.28 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.52x = 42,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,635.65/255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.86

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