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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.10, 382.61 and 108.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.10, 382.61 and 108.83 is: 163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.10 : 382.61 = 108.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.10/382.61 = 108.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.10x = 382.61 × 108.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.10x = 41,636.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,636.99/255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.22

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