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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.55, 383.06 and 109.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.55, 383.06 and 109.27 is: 163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.55 : 383.06 = 109.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.55/383.06 = 109.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.55x = 383.06 × 109.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.55x = 41,856.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,856.97/255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.79

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