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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 382.56 and 81.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 382.56 and 81.67 is: 122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 382.56 = 81.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/382.56 = 81.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 382.56 × 81.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 31,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,243.68/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.52

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