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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.31, 382.68 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.31, 382.68 and 109.02 is: 163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.31 : 382.68 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.31/382.68 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.31x = 382.68 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.31x = 41,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,719.77/255.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.41

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