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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 382.44 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 382.44 and 168.48 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 382.44 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/382.44 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 382.44 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 64,433.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,433.49/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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