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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.41, 382.66 and 163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.41, 382.66 and 163.88 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.41 : 382.66 = 163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.41/382.66 = 163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.41x = 382.66 × 163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.41x = 62,710.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,710.32/255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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