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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.68, 382.96 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.68, 382.96 and 164.08 is: 245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.68 : 382.96 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.68/382.96 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.68x = 382.96 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.68x = 62,836.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,836.08/255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.76

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