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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.06, 382.77 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.06, 382.77 and 163.80 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.06 : 382.77 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.06/382.77 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.06x = 382.77 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.06x = 62,697.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,697.73/255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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