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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.54, 382.98 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.54, 382.98 and 118.64 is: 177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.54 : 382.98 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.54/382.98 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.54x = 382.98 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.54x = 45,436.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,436.75/255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.81

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