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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.70, 383.01 and 163.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.70, 383.01 and 163.93 is: 245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.70 : 383.01 = 163.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.70/383.01 = 163.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.70x = 383.01 × 163.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.70x = 62,786.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,786.83/255.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.55

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