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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.57, 382.80 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.57, 382.80 and 118.44 is: 177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.57 : 382.80 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.57/382.80 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.57x = 382.80 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.57x = 45,338.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,338.83/255.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.40

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