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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.43, 382.64 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.43, 382.64 and 168.50 is: 252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.43 : 382.64 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.43/382.64 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.43x = 382.64 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.43x = 64,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,473.35/255.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.41

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