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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.22, 383.55 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.22, 383.55 and 164.14 is: 246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.22 : 383.55 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.22/383.55 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.22x = 383.55 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.22x = 62,955.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,955.90/255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.67

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