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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.87, 383.81 and 111.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.87, 383.81 and 111.59 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.87 : 383.81 = 111.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.87/383.81 = 111.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.87x = 383.81 × 111.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.87x = 42,827.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,827.24/255.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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