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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.79, 383.76 and 109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.79, 383.76 and 109.46 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.79 : 383.76 = 109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.79/383.76 = 109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.79x = 383.76 × 109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.79x = 42,006.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,006.37/255.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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