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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.54, 383.34 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.54, 383.34 and 118.56 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.54 : 383.34 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.54/383.34 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.54x = 383.34 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.54x = 45,448.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,448.79/255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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