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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.09, 382.40 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.09, 382.40 and 163.81 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.09 : 382.40 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.09/382.40 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.09x = 382.40 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.09x = 62,640.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,640.94/255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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