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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.70, 383.66 and 118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.70, 383.66 and 118.79 is: 178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.70 : 383.66 = 118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.70/383.66 = 118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.70x = 383.66 × 118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.70x = 45,574.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,574.97/255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.24

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