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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.99, 383.60 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.99, 383.60 and 117.18 is: 175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.99 : 383.60 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.99/383.60 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.99x = 383.60 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.99x = 44,950.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,950.25/255.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.59

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