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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.40, 383.18 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.40, 383.18 and 162.81 is: 244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.40 : 383.18 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.40/383.18 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.40x = 383.18 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.40x = 62,384.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,384.72/255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.27

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