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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.65, 383.46 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.65, 383.46 and 111.36 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.65 : 383.46 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.65/383.46 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.65x = 383.46 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.65x = 42,702.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,702.11/255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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