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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.33, 382.44 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.33, 382.44 and 163.80 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.33 : 382.44 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.33/382.44 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.33x = 382.44 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.33x = 62,643.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,643.67/255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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