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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.13, 382.52 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.13, 382.52 and 168.36 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.13 : 382.52 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.13/382.52 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.13x = 382.52 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.13x = 64,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,400.05/255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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