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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.74, 383.21 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.74, 383.21 and 168.98 is: 253.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.74 : 383.21 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.74/383.21 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.74x = 383.21 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.74x = 64,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,752.06/255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.20

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