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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 382.37 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 382.37 and 163.76 is: 245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 382.37 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/382.37 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 382.37 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 62,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,614.18/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.22

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