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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.53, 383.48 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.53, 383.48 and 118.67 is: 178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.53 : 383.48 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.53/383.48 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.53x = 383.48 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.53x = 45,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,505.06/255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.08

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