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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 382.68 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 382.68 and 169.68 is: 254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 382.68 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/382.68 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 382.68 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 64,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,933.14/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.64

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