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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.17, 383.36 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.17, 383.36 and 164.04 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.17 : 383.36 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.17/383.36 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.17x = 383.36 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.17x = 62,886.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,886.37/255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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