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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.61, 383.24 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.61, 383.24 and 118.58 is: 177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.61 : 383.24 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.61/383.24 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.61x = 383.24 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.61x = 45,442.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,442.93/255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.79

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