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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.78, 384.03 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.78, 384.03 and 169.38 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.78 : 384.03 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.78/384.03 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.78x = 384.03 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.78x = 65,047.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,047.00/255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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