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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.12, 383.30 and 164.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.12, 383.30 and 164.00 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.12 : 383.30 = 164.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.12/383.30 = 164.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.12x = 383.30 × 164.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.12x = 62,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,858.46/255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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