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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.44, 382.62 and 168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.44, 382.62 and 168.47 is: 252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.44 : 382.62 = 168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.44/382.62 = 168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.44x = 382.62 × 168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.44x = 64,459.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,459.99/255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.35

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