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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.61, 383.82 and 177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.61, 383.82 and 177.55 is: 266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.61 : 383.82 = 177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.61/383.82 = 177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.61x = 383.82 × 177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.61x = 68,146.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,146.28/255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.61

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