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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.69, 382.73 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.69, 382.73 and 168.84 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.69 : 382.73 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.69/382.73 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.69x = 382.73 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.69x = 64,619.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,619.29/255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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