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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.31, 383.05 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.31, 383.05 and 109.10 is: 163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.31 : 383.05 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.31/383.05 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.31x = 383.05 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.31x = 41,790.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,790.76/255.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.69

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