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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 383.91 and 111.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 383.91 and 111.55 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 383.91 = 111.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/383.91 = 111.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 383.91 × 111.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 42,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,825.16/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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