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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.28, 382.83 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.28, 382.83 and 168.61 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.28 : 382.83 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.28/382.83 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.28x = 382.83 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.28x = 64,548.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,548.97/255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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