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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.07, 382.74 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.07, 382.74 and 168.49 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.07 : 382.74 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.07/382.74 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.07x = 382.74 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.07x = 64,487.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,487.86/255.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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