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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.93, 383.58 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.93, 383.58 and 178.47 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.93 : 383.58 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.93/383.58 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.93x = 383.58 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.93x = 68,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,457.52/255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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