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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.70, 383.54 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.70, 383.54 and 178.44 is: 267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.70 : 383.54 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.70/383.54 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.70x = 383.54 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.70x = 68,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,438.88/255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.65

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