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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.74, 383.69 and 109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.74, 383.69 and 109.41 is: 164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.74 : 383.69 = 109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.74/383.69 = 109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.74x = 383.69 × 109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.74x = 41,980.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,980.82/255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.15

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