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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.55, 383.22 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.55, 383.22 and 118.63 is: 177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.55 : 383.22 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.55/383.22 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.55x = 383.22 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.55x = 45,461.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,461.39/255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.90

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