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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.50, 383.41 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.50, 383.41 and 168.63 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.50 : 383.41 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.50/383.41 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.50x = 383.41 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.50x = 64,654.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,654.43/255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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