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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 383.03 and 118.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 383.03 and 118.31 is: 177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 383.03 = 118.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/383.03 = 118.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 383.03 × 118.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 45,316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,316.37/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.33

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