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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.07, 382.43 and 163.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.07, 382.43 and 163.83 is: 245.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.07 : 382.43 = 163.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.07/382.43 = 163.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.07x = 382.43 × 163.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.07x = 62,653.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,653.92/255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.64

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