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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.07, 381.79 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.07, 381.79 and 163.54 is: 244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.07 : 381.79 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.07/381.79 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.07x = 381.79 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.07x = 62,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,437.94/255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.79

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