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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.64, 383.28 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.64, 383.28 and 159.16 is: 238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.64 : 383.28 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.64/383.28 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.64x = 383.28 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.64x = 61,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,002.84/255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.63

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