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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 384.21 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 384.21 and 111.78 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 384.21 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/384.21 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 384.21 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 42,946.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,946.99/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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