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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 383.60 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 383.60 and 111.52 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 383.60 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/383.60 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 383.60 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 42,779.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,779.07/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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