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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.97, 383.94 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.97, 383.94 and 111.69 is: 167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.97 : 383.94 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.97/383.94 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.97x = 383.94 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.97x = 42,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,882.68/255.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.53

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