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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.63, 383.27 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.63, 383.27 and 178.64 is: 267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.63 : 383.27 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.63/383.27 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.63x = 383.27 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.63x = 68,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,465.44/255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.83

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