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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.67, 383.45 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.67, 383.45 and 118.59 is: 177.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.67 : 383.45 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.67/383.45 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.67x = 383.45 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.67x = 45,473.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,473.05/255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.86

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