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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 382.32 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 382.32 and 157.73 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 382.32 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/382.32 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 382.32 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 60,301.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,301.42/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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