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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.53, 383.31 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.53, 383.31 and 118.55 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.53 : 383.31 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.53/383.31 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.53x = 383.31 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.53x = 45,441.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,441.40/255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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