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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 382.88 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 382.88 and 118.46 is: 177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 382.88 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/382.88 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 382.88 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 45,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,355.96/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.45

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