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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.68, 383.52 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.68, 383.52 and 169.56 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.68 : 383.52 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.68/383.52 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.68x = 383.52 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.68x = 65,029.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,029.65/255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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