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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.68, 382.56 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.68, 382.56 and 159.04 is: 237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.68 : 382.56 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.68/382.56 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.68x = 382.56 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.68x = 60,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,842.34/255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.96

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