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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.58, 383.16 and 111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.58, 383.16 and 111.13 is: 166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.58 : 383.16 = 111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.58/383.16 = 111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.58x = 383.16 × 111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.58x = 42,580.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,580.57/255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.60

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