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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.95, 383.93 and 111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.95, 383.93 and 111.66 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.95 : 383.93 = 111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.95/383.93 = 111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.95x = 383.93 × 111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.95x = 42,869.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,869.07/255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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