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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.63, 382.65 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.63, 382.65 and 164.41 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.63 : 382.65 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.63/382.65 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.63x = 382.65 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.63x = 62,911.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,911.49/255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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