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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.74, 383.46 and 109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.74, 383.46 and 109.43 is: 164.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.74 : 383.46 = 109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.74/383.46 = 109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.74x = 383.46 × 109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.74x = 41,960.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,960.11/255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.08

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