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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 351.90 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 351.90 and 163.16 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 351.90 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/351.90 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 351.90 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 57,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,416.00/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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