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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.94, 383.92 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.94, 383.92 and 111.64 is: 167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.94 : 383.92 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.94/383.92 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.94x = 383.92 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.94x = 42,860.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,860.83/255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.46

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