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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.82, 383.47 and 118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.82, 383.47 and 118.76 is: 178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.82 : 383.47 = 118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.82/383.47 = 118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.82x = 383.47 × 118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.82x = 45,540.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,540.90/255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.02

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