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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.16, 381.92 and 168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.16, 381.92 and 168.56 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.16 : 381.92 = 168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.16/381.92 = 168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.16x = 381.92 × 168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.16x = 64,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,376.44/255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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