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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.95, 383.92 and 178.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.95, 383.92 and 178.69 is: 268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.95 : 383.92 = 178.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.95/383.92 = 178.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.95x = 383.92 × 178.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.95x = 68,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,601.77/255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.03

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