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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.33, 383.03 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.33, 383.03 and 109.08 is: 163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.33 : 383.03 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.33/383.03 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.33x = 383.03 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.33x = 41,780.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,780.78/255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.63

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