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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.10, 381.97 and 163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.10, 381.97 and 163.30 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.10 : 381.97 = 163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.10/381.97 = 163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.10x = 381.97 × 163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.10x = 62,375.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,375.70/255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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