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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.65, 382.96 and 118.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.65, 382.96 and 118.51 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.65 : 382.96 = 118.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.65/382.96 = 118.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.65x = 382.96 × 118.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.65x = 45,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,382.08/255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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