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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.65, 383.37 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.65, 383.37 and 118.59 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.65 : 383.37 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.65/383.37 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.65x = 383.37 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.65x = 45,461.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,461.97/255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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